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Object Number 2004.29.22587
Display Title Boat with sail
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea (British) / Teste 9. south of / Mores by 9." Printed on photograph: "New Guinea Canoe. (18). Kerry. Photo. Sydney" Verso: "Gift of A. Agassiz British N Guinea / May 18, 1899."
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1899
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / British New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Teste Island
Dimensions Overall: 9.525 × 13.0175 cm (3 3/4 × 5 1/8 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Alexander Agassiz

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